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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 507 and 508 the smallest integer that is 257556 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 507 and 508 is 257556.
LCM(507,508) = 257556
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 507 and 508. First we will calculate the prime factors of 507 and 508.
Prime Factorization of 507
3 | 507 |
13 | 169 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 507 are 3,13. Prime factorization of 507 in exponential form is:
507 = 31×132
Prime Factorization of 508
2 | 508 |
2 | 254 |
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 508 are 2,127. Prime factorization of 508 in exponential form is:
508 = 22×1271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 507 and 508.
LCM(507,508) = 22×31×132×1271
LCM(507,508) = 257556
Factors of 507
List of positive integer factors of 507 that divides 507 without a remainder.
1, 3, 13, 39, 169, 507
Factors of 508
List of positive integer factors of 508 that divides 508 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 127, 254, 508
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 507 and 508, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(507,508) = 1
LCM(507,508) = ( 507 × 508) / 1
LCM(507,508) = 257556 / 1
LCM(507,508) = 257556
(i) The LCM of 508 and 507 is associative
LCM of 507 and 508 = LCM of 508 and 507
1. What is the LCM of 507 and 508?
Answer: LCM of 507 and 508 is 257556.
2. What are the Factors of 507?
Answer: Factors of 507 are 1, 3, 13, 39, 169, 507. There are 6 integers that are factors of 507. The greatest factor of 507 is 507.
3. What are the Factors of 508?
Answer: Factors of 508 are 1, 2, 4, 127, 254, 508. There are 6 integers that are factors of 508. The greatest factor of 508 is 508.
4. How to Find the LCM of 507 and 508?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 507 and 508 = 257556
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 507
507 = 3 x 13 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 508
508 = 2 x 2 x 127
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 257556 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 13 x 13 x 127
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 507 and 508 is 257556.